Chapter 177

Two days later, Sebastian finally went into surgery. It was a long, grueling operation. Eric and his team gave it their all-by the end, his scrubs were soaked like he'd just come out of a pool, the rest of the doctors and nurses weren't any better. The Richards family waited outside the OR the entire afternoon, not daring to move. Charles and Mrs. Richards were especially anxious. Elaria had a lower back injury. Anthony's wife brought her a chair and asked her to sit while they waited. Chloe and Ryan leaned against Mrs. Harmon, their eyes red and teary. Only baby Isabella had no clue what was happening, grinning sweetly in a little bubble of her own. Mrs. Richards gently nuzzled the baby's cheek, her face clouded with worry. Suddenly, a rush of footsteps echoed down the hallway. It was Ms. Woods. She nodded politely at everyone before stopping next to Elaria, lowering her voice, and said, "Somebody leaked the news about Mr. Richards' surgery. Now shareholders and retail investors are a